Shelby County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Nov 13, 2025

If you are an employer in Shelby County, Kentucky, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Shelby County

Shelby County, Kentucky Local Withholding Tax Setup for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Employers must register with the Shelby County Occupational License Office to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete an Occupational Licensing Registration

    Complete a Shelby County Occupational Licensing Registration Form.

  2. File Your Occupational Licensing Registration

    File your completed Occupational Licensing Registration form with the Shelby County Occupational License Office by mail, with a check for the fee made payable to "Shelby County Occupational License Fee Office."

Documents and Resources

Shelby County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Shelby County.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

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